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2024 ASTEC Mobile Screens Roadtec Rx-505 Cold Planer

The RX-505 offers enhanced features and is built for easy maintenance and superior operator comfort and safety. The cold planer cuts up to 13” (330 mm) deep and includes a 60° front load-out conveyor swing. The RX-505 incorporates high-function conveyors as well as automated controls for rpm, water, elevation, load, and traction.

Features may include:

• Simplified controls are easily operated from either side of the platform

• Multifunction joystick controls are easy to understand

• Expanded on-board diagnostics keep the operator informed of changes made from ground controls

• Angled rear moldboard can be set in a fixed position or in float mode.

• Float allows the moldboard to adjust up and down with the elevation of the cut,

• Height of the rear moldboard is fully adjustable.

• When the moldboard is fully raised the engine is shut down for safety

• Both the rear and front moldboard are angled toward the drum by 10° to prevent material from accumulating around the drum

• Increases component life, production rates, and efficiency

• • Lifts the cutter drum drive belt from the clutch pulley

• • Improves safety when performing drum maintenance